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R606 GRL

1997 Lancia Delta

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,575 mi
Last recorded207,575 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Lancia Delta122,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 GRL
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 207,575 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 202,302 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear to centre exhaust clamp corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 202,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 202,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 188,975 miles

How Reliable is the Lancia Delta?

Based on 16,262 MOT tests across 1,915 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
891
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 825
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 563
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 260
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R606 GRL is a 1997 Lancia Delta in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 122,388 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lancia Delta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 825 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R606 GRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Delta typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Lancia Delta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R606 GRL registered?

R606 GRL is a 1997 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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